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Policy

Vancouver To Transform Development Process With Standardized Residential Zones

​The changes proposed by the City of Vancouver would set default heights and densities for different residential zoning districts and streamline the development process.

Affordable Housing

CreateTO Flexes 15 Sites To Be Rolled Out Under New ‘Toronto Builds’ Framework

The City of Toronto has expressed a desire to create a new entity known as Canada-Ontario-Toronto Builds (COT Builds), which takes a cue from the widely applauded BC Builds.

Opinion

The Crisis We Needed? Rethinking Toronto Housing In A Post-Speculation Market

Delays, cancellations, and a market in flux may feel like crisis — but for those shaping the city, this could be a generational opportunity.

Listed Luxe

$32M Bridle Path Mansion Is Toronto's Second-Most Expensive Listing

Located at 8 High Point Road in the Bridle Path, or 'Millionaire's Row,' the property calls home what is arguably Toronto's most-coveted neighbourhood.

Construction

Northern BC Project Could Be Blueprint For Canada’s $25B Modular Push

With its 40-unit modular rental build in Prince Rupert, NorthStar Development is testing what it will take to deliver factory-built housing at scale in Canada.

Development Projects

Hullmark Acquires Interest In Jane Finch Mall, Will Manage Redevelopment

Hullmark has acquired minority interest in Jane Finch Mall and will act as Master Development Manager on the redevelopment.

Hotel

Brookfield Buys Shangri-La Vancouver From Westbank & Peterson, Rebrands It As Hyatt

The Shangri-La Vancouver is located within a 62-storey tower developed by Westbank and Peterson and is set to be rebranded as a Park Hyatt in 2026.

Policy

Peel Region Votes To Lower Development Charges By 50%

​In an effort to spur housing development and make homes in Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga more affordable.

Calgary

Calgary Making "Significant Strides" Since Approving Housing Strategy

​The City of Calgary approved its "Home Is Here" housing strategy in September 2023 after a three-day public hearing.

Policy

Is It Time To Tap Into Toronto's 'Tower-In-The-Park' Sites For New Housing?

“Toronto’s tower-in-the-park sites are one of the city’s greatest untapped housing resources,” says one prominent industry player.

Construction

GTA Homebuilding Slowdown Could Cost 41,000 Jobs, $10B In Investment: Report

In the case that new home construction continues down its current path, the negative impacts to GTA residential construction jobs and the broader economy would be nothing short of remarkable.